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Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati officials are preparing a larger city budget while warning that mounting overtime costs and staffing shortages could strain finances for years. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long introduced a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that increases spending even as the city faces a projected $30 million deficit. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

A new audit of the Cincinnati Police Department found multiple deficiencies in how officers and staff manage evidence inside the department’s property room. According to reporting from WKRC Local 12, auditors discovered 16 separate issues involving evidence tracking, labeling, and documentation. The audit reviewed evidence items including firearms, narcotics, shell casings, and cash. Investigators found…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge. The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building. The case…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

A residential street in Cincinnati featuring a speed hump, zebra-stripe crosswalk, and a 20 mph speed limit sign with an active speed indicator showing 19 mph, illustrating a traffic calming project.

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Pedestrian safety programs reduce crashes, speeds across Cincinnati neighborhoods

Pedestrian safety programs are reducing vehicle speeds and serious crashes across Cincinnati neighborhoods. City officials say pedestrian safety programs are delivering consistent safety improvements across 22 neighborhoods, based on a recent update to the City Council’s Climate, City Services and Infrastructure Committee. The report highlights how targeted infrastructure changes are slowing drivers and lowering the…

ByNina OliverioApril 15, 20260Comments

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Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council approves railway spending shift to accelerate infrastructure projects

The recent railway spending shift aims to push stalled infrastructure projects across the finish line. Residents can expect to see immediate results from this railway spending shift in local facilities. A new railway spending shift is moving through Cincinnati City Council this week. Officials believe this railway spending shift will redirect unspent funds to get…

ByNina OliverioApril 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati budget hearings for the upcoming FY 2027 municipal budget have concluded their initial public input phase. The hearings brought residents, nonprofit leaders, and city officials together to discuss priorities before the next stage of budget development. City Council held several public forums in March to collect feedback on how Cincinnati should allocate funding for…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

A desk showing a document titled 'City of Cincinnati Retirement System Pension Liability Report' next to a paper stamped 'Under Review,' with the Cincinnati skyline visible through a window in the background.

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Cincinnati pension debt plan revives effort to eliminate $850M liability

Cincinnati pension debt remains a major financial challenge as city leaders attempt another plan to eliminate roughly $850 million in retirement liabilities. Cincinnati officials are taking another step toward addressing a long-standing financial burden tied to the city’s retirement system. The new proposal focuses on eliminating about $850 million in pension liabilities that have…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Pedestrian safety programs reduce crashes, speeds across Cincinnati neighborhoods

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati Council approves railway spending shift to accelerate infrastructure projects

Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati pension debt plan revives effort to eliminate $850M liability

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